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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Feeling the Hate in Tel Aviv

The Sequel to the Video YouTube CensoredMax Blumenthal and Jesse Rosenfeld interview young Tel Aviv residents about Iran, Obama and right-wing laws limiting the speech rights of their Palestinian-Israeli neighbors. The shocking responses reflect the deepening of racist and authoritarian trends in Israeli society. This is the sequel to "Feeling the Hate in Jerusalem," the video banned by YouTube, Vimeo and the Huffington Post after topping 400,000 hits.

In May, 2009, footage shot by 39-year-old Brendan O’Connell sent waves of anguish throughout the city’s 9,000 strong Jewish community.

supermarket selling Israeli two young Jewish men and creating an argumentative situation. He faces trial in Perth this month, in only the second case in WA invoking the Racial Vilification Act. The Friends of Palestine group distanced itself from O’O’Connell, took his viewers on a trip across the Swan River to a demonstration in South Perth being held by the Friends of Palestine, protesting outside an IGAJaffa oranges. O’Connell told his “viewers” that he was hoping to find some Jews at the scene…and he did. He videoed himself harrassingConnell

Community leader Steve Lieblich told J-Wire: “The Jewish community wanted to show support for Israel after O’Connell had been charged and a group of us got together with one purpose in mind…to find support for Israel not just from the Jewish community but from all Australians. Today’s event was the culmination of this initiative. Instead of the usual 300-400 diehard Jewish supporters we got 1500 of which about 75% were not Jewish.” Note. One must wonder how many would have showed if it wasn't election time?

The Centre’s main auditorium, which seats 800 was quickly filled to capacity, followed by the second overflow auditorium (linked by video to the proceedings) , necessitating a third overflow room to set up in the Centre’s lobby.

Attendances at the pre-Launch seminar and book launch were also beyond expectation demonstrating a powerful bond between Western Australia and Israel.

The event was chaired by inaugural Chairman of the FOIWA, former State Minister Bob Kucera and Vice Chairman, former State Upper House member Ray Halligan. Apologies included Hon. Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Opposition but her statement of support was made by Ray Halligan.

Bob Kucera passionately expressed the importance of support for Israel as a “friend in need” and urged everyone present to join the organisation and look forward to hearing quality speakers, seminares and being kept informed.

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith re-iterated Australia’s support for Israel’s right to live in peace and security, from the outset and across the political spectrum.

Michael Keenan, Federal Member for Stirling and Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs urged all Australians to support Israel, especially our leaders. Keenan delivered a message of support from Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbot.

Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Michael Sutherland and Deputy State Opposition Leader Kate Doust are co-conveners of the State Parliamentary Friends of Israel. They spoke of their recent study tour of Israel and urged all West Australians to join the organisation and help it work for peace.

The meeting was addressed by Israeli Ambassador to Australia, Yuval Rotem and through a videolink by Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny Ayalon.

Lieblich told J-Wire that O’Connell was ranting outside the meeting and was moved on by police.

Now check out the guest list. Connect the dots people. Still think that this country has a Justice system that protects its citizens? These Jews have become so powerful and cocky they don't even hide anymore.

STOP PRESS: Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith came directly from the Pacific Islands Forum to speak at the launch of FOIWA.

The following dignitaries attended the launch of FOIWA on 8 August 2010:

Stephen Smith MP, Federal Member for Perth, Foreign Minister.

Senator Glenn Sterle, Senator for Western Australia

Senator Mark Bishop , Senator for Western Australia

Senator Michaelia Cash, Senator for Western Australia

Michael Keenan MP, Federal Member for Stirling; Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs

The following dignitaries expressed their support of FOIWA and extended their apologies that they are unable to attend the launch on 8 August, and would have attended but for other commitements. Some of their statements of support were read at the launch:

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